Originally Posted by Anonymous
Why is there so much POT smoking in high school lacrosse. My son plays for top MIAA team and the amount of drugs but mostly POT is unimaginable. I know this will spill into politics but I just don't see the same amount of drug use with other athletes. It's really sad to see these kids start this terrible habit. How can you call yourself an athlete and smoke pot the majority of the year. Legalizing it around this country is a huge mistake for our youth. I think more high school coaches need to band together and try to get their players away from this gateway drug. Problem is though, a lot of coaches do it to I think. My son plays basketball and football as well and those teams don't have even close to the numbers of athletes smoking POT. Get it together lacrosse coaches. Stop this nonsense.


Testing for eligibility is the only way. No marketing or threats alone will work. It's become too mainstream, and unlike most serious vices, access and penalties are easing. Serious athletes would stop if they were going to get tested, or at least threat of random testing. I'm a complete hypocrite now that I have kids, but nothing good ever happens because you are high or drunk. Moderation and safety are the most realistic expectations, unless you are fortunate enough to have a kid that is extraordinarily responsible.